The book includes chapters on all the main client groups andpresents the relevant specialist law. Students and teachers ofoccupational therapy will find the chapters on professionalregistration, education, training and research of particularinterest.
The second edition also provides an introduction to the complexorganisational and legal developments which impact the work of theoccupational therapist, including: the Human Rights Act; the Healthand Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003; theconcept of clinical governance and the role of the new HealthProfessions Council. It is a generous resource for the occupationaltherapy student, practitioner and service manager.